Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Has Made Progress Deploying Radiation Detection Equipment at U.S. Ports-of-Entry, but Concerns Remain
Abstract
Preventing radioactive material from being smuggled into the United States is a key national security objective. To help addressthis threat, in October 2002, DHS began deploying radiation detection equipment at U.S. ports of-entry. This report reviews recentprogress DHS has made (1) deploying radiation detection equipment, (2) using radiation detection equipment, (3) improving the capabilities and testing of this equipment, and (4) increasing cooperation between DHS and other federal agencies in conducting radiation detection programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- AD1180920
Entities
People
- Gene Aloise
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office